Shohei Ohtani Fueled by World Series Game 7 Frustration for Cy Young Push

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is reportedly driven by his disappointing Game 7 World Series pitching performance in 2025, a frustration manager Dave Roberts believes will propel him to new heights. After winning back-to-back World Series titles and four MVPs, Ohtani, now healthy following his second elbow reconstruction, is expected by Roberts to contend for the Cy Young Award in 2026. He returned to pitching mid-2025 after rehab, gradually building up innings, and is poised for his most complete season yet, though Roberts will be mindful of his pitching future.